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Copy of Fframwaith Gofal Cartref Merthyr Tudful 2027 / Merthyr Tydfil Domiciliary Care Framework 2027

Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Merthyr Tudful Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council · Local authority

In brief

Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Merthyr Tudful Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is looking for suppliers for care and healthcare work (Wales).

It is a framework worth up to £43,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 78 months, up to 126 months with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.

It is split into 6 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Monday 12 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midnight, Wednesday 7 October 2026
Bids by: midday, Monday 12 October 2026

How bids are scored

Central 1 (C1)

Pris / Price 30% · Quality 70%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Central 2 (C2)

Quality 70% · Price 30%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

North 1 (N1)

Quality 70% · Price 30%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

North 2 (N2)

Quality 70% · Price 30%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

2 more lots are scored in the official notice.

Competition

Typical: a median of 4.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 36 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £43,000,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

Tender documents

Fel yr amlinellwyd yn y dogfennau tendr / As outlined in the tender documentation

The buyer expects to buy this again around September 2037.

What the notice says

Sefydlu Fframwaith ar gyfer darparu Gwasanaethau Gofal Cartref ym Merthyr Tudful Establishment of a Framework for delivery of Domiciliary Care Services in Merthyr Tydfil

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 12 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £43,000,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in Wales?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Is one of the 6 lots a good fit?You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for the others.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: Framework agreement?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com.
Send clarification questions before midnight, Wednesday 7 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 12 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Central 1 (C1) 1 April 2027 to 30 September 2033 What this lot covers Central Zone Lot 1	Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services	£1,060,000
Central 2 (C2) 1 April 2027 to 30 September 2033 What this lot covers Central Lot 2 (C2)	Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services	£1,060,000
North 1 (N1) 1 April 2027 to 30 September 2033 What this lot covers North Lot 1 (N1)	Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services	£7,950,000
North 2 (N2) 1 April 2027 to 30 September 2033 What this lot covers North Lot 2 (n2)	Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services	£7,950,000
South 1 (S1) 1 April 2027 to 30 September 2033 What this lot covers South Lot 1 (S1)	Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services	£7,950,000
South 2 (S2) 1 April 2027 to 30 September 2033 What this lot covers South Lot 2 (S2)	Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services	£7,950,000

Timeline

14 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 086767-2026

Last time this was bought

Dyfarnu Fframwaith Gofal Cartref ym Merthyr Tudful / Award of Domiciliary Care Framework in Merthyr Tydfil

Won by: Abacare (Care Agency) Ltd, Cera Care Operations Ltd, G P Homecare Limited, Angeni and 2 more
Awarded: 3 July 2026
Value: Not stated, or split across lots

Matched on Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Merthyr Tudful Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, the type of work and the title. Check the notice to be sure.

About the buyer

Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Merthyr Tudful Merthyr Tydfil County Borough CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

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From notice 086767-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 14 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.